Responsibilities included but were not limited to: exposures concerning guest safety, rides maintenance, general maintenance, security, first-aid, health services, transportation, shows, theaters, stadiums, games, walkways, parking lots, amusement rides and devices, crowd management safety planning and emergency response; including rescue and evacuation, claims administration, security; including protection of persons and property for a major league sports complex, AAA baseball facility, multiple field complex, concerts, shows, dignitary visits, and other special events. Additional responsibilities included the safety of all employees.

Corporate Safety Specialist1981-1986St. Louis, Missouri

Responsibilities included but were not limited to: Busch Entertainment Corporation safety & health programs, procedures writing, policy making and loss control surveys; these surveys were conducted on an as needed basis. Busch Entertainment locations included: Busch Gardens, Tampa, Florida; Williamsburg, Virginia; Adventure Island, Tampa, Florida; Sesame Place in Langhorne, Pennsylvania and Irving, Texas; Grant's Farm, St. Louis, Missouri, and the Wholesale Operations Division located throughout the United States. Responsible for system wide amusement park safety, including facility inspections of amusement rides and devices, water rides, and children play equipment safety reviews. Participated in new project development for structures and amusement rides. Evaluated amusement rides & devices, water parks, family entertainment fun centers, and go-kart operations throughout the United States. Monitored and reviewed field locations safety programs to verify compliance with federal, state, and local codes. Provided safety training, safety seminars, inspection services, and additional specific requests.

Safety Manager1976-1981Tampa, Florida

Responsibilities included but were not limited to: guest safety concerning mass transit, shows, theaters, games, park grounds, walkways, parking lots, public highways, amusement rides, amusement devices, crowd management safety planning, emergency response and recovery; including first-aid, rescue, evacuation, and claims administration. Position also included safety responsibility for a major zoological operation and Adventure Island (a themed water park). Adventure Island included the following attractions: wave pool, water flume rides, slides, and other water related activities.